Residential Support Worker

Description:Connect2Kent have an exciting opportunity for experienced Residential Support Workers to assist with the running of a brand new Children''s Home located in Lydd, Kent. Purpose of the role:To provide direct care to children by engaging them in stimulating and meaningful learning activities and encouraging them to express their wishes and feelings and make their own choices as much as possible. To support children, attend all their appointments, engage in activities to help them learn English and feel happy and safe. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Attend daily handover meetings with the Children''s Home Managers to understand what tasks need to be completed, by who and when, during the shift.Support the Children''s Home Managers in welcoming and orientating all new arrivals to the Home.Accompany Children to/from all their appointments, which will involve transporting the Child in a company vehicle.Support Children''s Home Managers to book follow up appointments when accompanying child to initial appointment.Type clear and accurate reports for these appointments and submit these to the Children''s Home Managers for Quality Assurance.Attend and contribute to Child in Care reviews held at the Reception.Complete Incident Reports and submit these to the Children''s Home Managers whenever concerns are raised regarding the behaviours and safety of Children, staff or a third party.Engage Children in stimulating and meaningful learning activities.Encourage Children to ..... full job details .....